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  • Gold at $4,000: Is the ‘debasement trade’ about to flood BTC ETFs?
    CryptoSlate - 20:24 Oct 08, 2025
    Gold pushed through $4,000 per ounce for the first time this week, validating a macro narrative that is spilling into Bitcoin demand and positioning spot ETFs for record fourth-quarter flows. The “debasement trade” involves investors shifting their holdings from fiat-denominated cash and bonds into assets that retain purchasing power when government debt is high or […] The post Gold at $4,000: Is the ‘debasement trade’ about to flood BTC ETFs? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • XRP leveraged ETFs surge, signaling shift in crypto investment strategies
    CryptoSlate - 19:34 Oct 08, 2025
    Investor appetite for XRP is widening as traders seek new ways to increase exposure beyond spot holdings. The rise of XRP-focused leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) illustrates this trend, revealing how participants supplement traditional accumulation with higher-risk, higher-reward strategies. Leveraged XRP ETFs On Oct. 7, GraniteShares, a leading ETP issuer, filed to launch two XRP-based leveraged […] The post XRP leveraged ETFs surge, signaling shift in crypto investment strategies appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: ETFs
  • Eight years of CryptoSlate: What we have learned, what we are building next
    CryptoSlate - 18:30 Oct 08, 2025
    CryptoSlate turns eight today, and as Editor-in-Chief, I could not be prouder of what we have achieved and where we’re going next. Our first story in 2017 asked which countries were most open to crypto, and since then, millions of readers have come to us for clear reporting, valuable data, and context that supports decisions […] The post Eight years of CryptoSlate: What we have learned, what we are building next appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • JGB 17-year yield spike tests Bitcoin at $123k; is risk off back?
    CryptoSlate - 18:10 Oct 08, 2025
    Japan’s 10-year government bond (JGB) yields reached levels not seen since 2008, triggering a scenario that pressures Bitcoin through spot depth and order-book mechanics rather than direct correlation. The long-end selloff in Japanese government bonds pushes domestic yields higher, reducing the incentive for Japan’s institutional investors to seek returns in foreign markets. Life insurers have […] The post JGB 17-year yield spike tests Bitcoin at $123k; is risk off back? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Top 10 most crypto-friendly countries revisited (2025)
    CryptoSlate - 14:33 Oct 08, 2025
    The first-ever article on CryptoSlate, published in 2017, examined the most crypto-friendly countries in the world. Today, we’re revisiting that list and taking a look at which countries continue to be crypto havens and which have dropped off the list entirely. Spoiler alert: 2025’s top country didn’t even make the list eight years ago, and 2017’s […] The post Top 10 most crypto-friendly countries revisited (2025) appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • BNB hits new all-time high amid rising memecoin activities; surpasses XRP in market value
    CryptoSlate - 23:51 Oct 07, 2025
    BNB, the native token of Binance’s BNB Chain, has reclaimed the spotlight after soaring to a new all-time high, cementing its position as the world’s third-largest crypto by market capitalization. Data from CryptoSlate shows that BNB reached a record high of $1,335 on Oct. 7, before slightly retracing to around $1,306 as of press time. […] The post BNB hits new all-time high amid rising memecoin activities; surpasses XRP in market value appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • ICE bets $2B on Polymarket: What it means for US prediction markets
    CryptoSlate - 23:15 Oct 07, 2025
    Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) invested $2 billion into Polymarket at a $9 billion post-money valuation, CEO Shayne Coplan announced on Oct. 7. The deal represents the most significant single investment in prediction markets and positions the sector as crypto’s emerging battleground as institutional capital seeks on-chain infrastructure with real-world utility. ICE is the owner of the […] The post ICE bets $2B on Polymarket: What it means for US prediction markets appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Why is everything dumping? Mixed treasury auction results point to risk-off
    CryptoSlate - 22:50 Oct 07, 2025
    The crypto market shed 2.3% on Oct. 7, and the 42-day Treasury bill auction released at approximately 13:00 ET appears to have catalyzed the broad risk-off move. The stop-out yield at 4% came in above the median of 3.97%, signaling investors demanded higher compensation to hold short-dated government debt. The uptick in short-end rates tightened […] The post Why is everything dumping? Mixed treasury auction results point to risk-off appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Mixed
  • Will EU sanctions choke ruble stablecoin routes into Bitcoin?
    CryptoSlate - 22:29 Oct 07, 2025
    The European Union (EU) is moving to choke off A7A5, the ruble-backed token routing billions through Kyrgyzstan into European crypto markets, but available data suggests the sanctioned flow represents just 2.37% of the bloc-wide Bitcoin trading volume. As Bloomberg News reported on Oct. 6, the EU proposed sanctions on A7A5, the stablecoin issued by cross-border […] The post Will EU sanctions choke ruble stablecoin routes into Bitcoin? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Crypto Leverage Trading in Focus: How Leverage.Trading Data Tracks Retail Stress From Liquidations to Early Warnings
    CryptoSlate - 21:15 Oct 07, 2025
    First-party telemetry from Leverage.Trading shows how retail traders measure risk before market headlines hit. As volatility wiped out billions across crypto and equities this summer, most headlines told the story after the fact — counting liquidations once positions were already gone. But new data from Leverage. Trading’s Global Leverage & Risk Report (August 2025) suggests […] The post Crypto Leverage Trading in Focus: How Leverage.Trading Data Tracks Retail Stress From Liquidations to Early Warnings appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • S&P Global unveils comprehensive benchmark merging crypto and equities
    CryptoSlate - 18:29 Oct 07, 2025
    S&P Global announced plans to launch the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index, a benchmark that combines 15 cryptocurrencies with 35 publicly traded crypto-linked equities, offering a single gauge of the broader digital-asset economy. According to the Oct. 7 announcement, S&P Dow Jones Indices developed the index in collaboration with Dinari, which will issue a token […] The post S&P Global unveils comprehensive benchmark merging crypto and equities appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Global
  • Bulls exit exchanges at record levels. Bitcoin God candle squeeze incoming?
    CryptoSlate - 15:36 Oct 07, 2025
    Bitcoin’s exchange withdrawals have climbed to their highest sustained level since 2022, even as the asset trades near record highs. While current outflows remain below the 2023 accumulation peak, the renewed withdrawal trend highlights a behavioral shift in how investors gain exposure to Bitcoin. Institutional demand increasingly flows through spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rather than […] The post Bulls exit exchanges at record levels. Bitcoin God candle squeeze incoming? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Over 61% of BTC hasn’t moved in a year: What it means for Bitcoin price
    CryptoSlate - 14:25 Oct 07, 2025
    More than half of Bitcoin’s circulating supply has not moved in 12 months, a structural feature that will shape how the market absorbs demand into year-end. Per Bitbo, roughly 61% of coins have been dormant for over a year, with the deepest cohort, over ten years, at roughly 17%. The latest HODL Waves split shows […] The post Over 61% of BTC hasn’t moved in a year: What it means for Bitcoin price appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Is Bitcoin now a $57B volatility trade – or just the start?
    CryptoSlate - 13:11 Oct 07, 2025
    Behind every rally and every crash lies an invisible engine: options dealers rebalancing billions in Bitcoin exposure. As open interest pushes past $57 billion, it’s the hedging flows, not sentiment, that now dictate price. For most of Bitcoin’s history, price discovery happened in the spot market. Retail traders and long-term holders set the tone, while […] The post Is Bitcoin now a $57B volatility trade – or just the start? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • “Bitcoin should reach half of gold’s market cap” – VanEck projects $644k BTC
    CryptoSlate - 11:08 Oct 07, 2025
    Bitcoin and gold have outperformed every other major asset class this year, reflecting how US macroeconomic uncertainty is reshaping investor behavior. Gold has surged 48% year to date, reaching an all-time high near $4000. In comparison, Bitcoin has gained over 30% this year and has reached a new high above $126,000. Notably, this marks the […] The post “Bitcoin should reach half of gold’s market cap” – VanEck projects $644k BTC appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Grayscale enables staking in its Ethereum ETFs — how will this impact market?
    CryptoSlate - 22:49 Oct 06, 2025
    Grayscale Investments has become the first American asset manager to integrate staking into spot crypto exchange-traded products, a step that could reshape how traditional investors earn yield on digital assets. In an Oct. 6 statement, the firm announced that staking is now available for its Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH) and Grayscale Ethereum Trust […] The post Grayscale enables staking in its Ethereum ETFs — how will this impact market? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Plume secures SEC transfer agent registration for tokenized securities, token surges 31%
    CryptoSlate - 22:15 Oct 06, 2025
    The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Plume (PLUME) as a registered transfer agent of tokenized securities on Oct. 6. The announcement caused the PLUME token to surge 31% from $0.1022 to $0.1342 before settling at $0.12 as of press time, representing a 21% increase over the past 24 hours. The registration enables Plume […] The post Plume secures SEC transfer agent registration for tokenized securities, token surges 31% appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Plume
  • Strategy reports $3.9B Bitcoin gain in Q3, becomes the 106th largest US public firm
    CryptoSlate - 21:30 Oct 06, 2025
    Strategy reported $3.89 billion in unrealized gains on Bitcoin (BTC) during the third quarter of 2025, propelling the company to surpass Coinbase’s market cap. The company’s holdings surpassed $80 billion in value for the first time as Bitcoin trades above $125,000. As of press time, bitcoin traded at $125,420.83, valuing the company’s digital asset portfolio […] The post Strategy reports $3.9B Bitcoin gain in Q3, becomes the 106th largest US public firm appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones says Bitcoin will outpace gold in ‘a world of fiscal expansion’
    CryptoSlate - 20:50 Oct 06, 2025
    Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones reaffirmed his growing preference for Bitcoin over gold as a hedge against inflation, while also signaling optimism about further market gains. Jones, founder and chief investment officer of Tudor Investment Corporation, which oversees roughly $40 billion in assets, made the remarks during an appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box on […] The post Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones says Bitcoin will outpace gold in ‘a world of fiscal expansion’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • IBIT approaches $100B in AUM as BlackRock’s most profitable ETF
    CryptoSlate - 19:49 Oct 06, 2025
    BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) has approached $100 billion in assets under management, making it the firm’s most profitable ETF despite its launch just 435 days ago. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted on Oct. 6 that IBIT now generates more revenue for BlackRock than funds that have been operating for decades. The […] The post IBIT approaches $100B in AUM as BlackRock’s most profitable ETF appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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